"[The decision] will bring more opportunities to RMB internationalization. This will be especially true along the Belt and Road because if the UK's Brexit decision affects the overall European economy, it will seek more channels of cooperation and expand cooperation with China on the Belt and Road. This could give more space for the RMB to be used on the Belt and Road."

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Britain's decision to leave the European Union will create more opportunities for the internationalization of China's renminbi, according to a Chinese economist.

Wang Jiaqiang, chief analyst with the Institute of International Finance under the Bank of China, said he expects Europe to seek increased cooperation with China in the wake of the Brexit vote.

"[The decision] will bring more opportunities to RMB internationalization. This will be especially true along the Belt and Road because if the UK's Brexit decision affects the overall European economy, it will seek more channels of cooperation and expand cooperation with China on the Belt and Road. This could give more space for the RMB to be used on the Belt and Road," Wang said.

Experts believe Brexit will result in both a weaker pound and euro, which will raise the yuan's exchange rate against these currencies.

Fluctuations in exchange rates could cause a shrinkage of China's overseas assets, but will also facilitate China to continue its overseas investment, according to the experts.

The impact of the UK's Brexit decision on the RMB is gradually being digested, however, its influence on the global financial market, especially on policies of countries, will continue to exist.